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How to Register for MindTap

Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to register for your course or download these instructions.

Click on the Cengage Link in Your Course

Log into Blackboard and select your course.
Click any link to Cengage content to continue the registration process.
Not sure where to click? Ask your instructor or try clicking on a few links. You’ll know you’ve clicked the right one when you see the Cengage login screen.

Be Sure to Enable Pop-Ups!

Your course materials will open in a new tab or window, so you’ll need to ensure that pop-ups are enabled.

If your browser does not have pop-ups enabled, we can help fix that!

Enable Pop-ups

Link your Cengage and Blackboard Accounts

If you already have a Cengage account, log in now. New to Cengage? Click “Create Account” and register now. We highly recommend using your school email address to register.

To verify your account, open the ‘Welcome to Cengage’ email you just received and click ‘Activate Cengage Account’ to set your password and complete the registration process. Be sure to use the same device and browser to create and verify your account.

*You might already have a Cengage account if you’ve used MindTap, CengageNOWv2, OWLv2, SAM, WebAssign, another Cengage platform or Cengage eTextbook in a different course.

Access your Course Materials

Not ready to buy? Click "Open Course" to enter your course now. Most courses include 14 days of free access before you need to make a purchase decision!
*Temporary access is available for a limited time after the start date of your course. Once your Temporary Access expires, you will need to make a purchase decision to continue.
Click "Buy Now" to purchase access to the materials you need for this course from Cengage.ca
If you already purchased an access code from your campus bookstore or another vendor, click "Register Access Code“
*If you purchased from Cengage.ca, you will not receive an access code – it will automatically be applied to your account.

Studying at a Canadian school while located outside Canada? Check out International Purchasing to learn how you can purchase digital access to your resources.

Welcome to MindTap

Your course will open in a new window or tab. Click “Enter”

Ensure that pop-ups and third-party cookies are enabled as all of Cengage’s digital platforms and eBooks open in a new window or tab. This guide will walk you through the steps to do this from your internet browser.

How to Use MindTap

Watch this short video to learn what MindTap is and how to use it.

Find more videos on how to use MindTap on our YouTube page here.

Study Whenever and Wherever You Want

Cengage Read is an eReader app built for busy students who are always on the move. It enables you to read, listen and take notes on your smartphone or tablet, wherever you are and whenever you have time. Download the app and log in with your Cengage username and password to get started.